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Déjà vu for Barty in Aus Open 1st round
Ash Barty will launch her assault on the Australian Open title with a first round encounter against Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko - a repeat of their 2020 opener.
Qld border walls start to come down
Queensland Police have begun to remove the border barricades that have played a central role in the state's COVID-19 elimination strategy.
Experts warn of COVID-19 reinfection risk
With two strains of COVID-19 circulating in the community, experts say there's a large risk of people becoming reinfected with the virus as case numbers rise.
Victory turn to youth to stop ALW slump
Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins has called on his younger players to fill the void as they aim to halt their stuttering form.
COVID to test AFLW squad mentality: Demons
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear says COVID-19 absences will test the depth and squad mentality of AFLW teams this season.
Goulding hits milestone in United NBL win
Chris Goulding has added another milestone to his decorated NBL career as Melbourne United grinded out a 89-78 victory over the New Zealand Breakers in Hobart.
Keys to play Riske in Adelaide final
American Alison Riske is through to the final of the Adelaide International WTA 250 event and will play countrywoman Madison Keys.
Measures set to improve Qld Ambulance
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says new measures aim to improve the Queensland Ambulance Service after reports of a woman dying while waiting for paramedics.
Mentors behind Morgan’s Aust PGA blitz
Jed Morgan shot a course-record eight-under 63 on his home Royal Queensland track to lead the Australian PGA Championship field at the halfway mark.
Jeep grooms Compass for competitive sector
Legendary American brand Jeep has flirted with the SUV crowd by further softening up its baby soft-roader, the Compass.
Queensland’s border barriers begin to fall
Queensland Police have begun to scale down the border barricades that have played a central role in the state's COVID-19 elimination strategy.
Butt-breathing turtle hit by Qld flood
Two endangered turtles, including one that can breathe through its backside, have almost certainly lost nests and food sources after major floods in Queensland.
Qld minister’s RAT kit claims denied
The federal health department says a Qld government minister's claims that rapid antigen tests intended for the state have been diverted elsewhere is incorrect.
Church apologises, premier calls for fine
The NSW premier has called for organisers of a Hillsong camp, where attendees were filmed flouting public health orders, to be fined, as the church apologises.
Kim puts heat on Oh in two-way WPGA battle
Grace Kim shot a three-under 68 on Friday to edge within a shot of overnight leader Su Oh in the maiden Australian WPGA Championship in Brisbane.
Qld has three virus deaths, 23,630 cases
Queensland has recorded three COVID-19 deaths and 23,630 new virus cases the day before the state drops all domestic border controls.
Qld police investigate Brisbane shooting
Queensland Police are investigating after a man was allegedly shot in the leg in Brisbane's north and rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Reward for info on missing Qld police dog
The search for a missing Queensland police dog has entered its fourth day, as officers hope a new reward leads to information resulting in his safe return.
Isolation change won’t add risk: experts
Despite COVID-19 isolation measures being changed for multiple workplace sectors, experts say it won't add to the risk of virus transmission.
Woods finds form ahead of Oly Winter Games
Rising star Cooper Woods has banked another top 10 World Cup finish while injured Olympic moguls medallist Matt Graham will rejoin the Australian ski team.
Jets COVID cases cast doubt over F3 derby
Newcastle's A-League Men game with the Central Coast on Saturday is under a cloud after the Jets recorded three new positive COVID-19 cases.
Elvis hits high notes for Sydney in ALM
Elvis Kamsoba has been backed to continue his goalscoring exploits when Sydney FC face Brisbane Roar on Saturday.
Premier wants Hillsong fined over ‘breach’
The NSW premier has called for organisers of a Hillsong church camp, where attendees were filmed flouting public health orders, to be fined.
Strikers win toss, bowl first in Adelaide
Adelaide Strikers skipper Peter Siddle has won the toss and elected to bowl against the ladder-leading Perth Scorchers in Adelaide.
Jed Morgan early PGA mover in Brisbane
Jed Morgan was five-under through his first 11 holes to begin the second round and establish a four-shot lead at the Australian PGA Championship.
Disability advocates hit out at iso change
Disability advocates have criticised changes to close contact isolation rules saying the federal government is not taking care of Australia's most vulnerable.
COVID-19 testing rule changes on the way
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged changes to COVID-19 surveillance testing rules, as Omicron cases continue to rise.
‘Cooked’ Stars keep BBL finals hopes alive
Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell says he and the team are struggling from the effects of COVID-19 as they stay in the BBL finals hunt.
Wade helps Hurricanes to crucial BBL win
Matthew Wade's unbeaten 83 has helped Hobart to an important Big Bash League win over the Sydney Thunder to all but secure a finals spot for the Hurricanes.
Dobbelaar leads Australian PGA field
Louis Dobbelaar is the first-round leader of the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane with tournament favourite Min Woo Lee four shots off the pace.